Archives for December 29, 2015

'Maybe the third time is the charm for the Buffalo power play. The first two chances were down right abysmal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo blanked by Capitals 2-0

'"I think [lack of power play success] was a big part of the game. We had the three power plays, easily could have used them to get back in the game...the execution and ability to score wasn't there. I think there was some frustration in our team, in that the fact that we couldn't come through to what we needed to on the power play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Capitals: From the Locker Room

'Captain Brian Gionta also talked about his teammate. He said, “It’s one of our teammates, but bottom line is when we’re in this room we have to worry about hockey and that’s what we’re worried about.” Gionta added, “It’s a serious accusation, but at the same time that’s what it is at this point in time and until things change, he’s our teammate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane speaks about his weekend incident

'"Both the goals against were wall play there, and that's what leads to their goals; we gave them those opportunities," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "Yes, the margin for error is tiny and small, and I felt like, in the game, they get the goal right at the beginning of the second period, so they get up there, but we didn't give them a lot. What they got, we gave them, and … [Read more...] about Holtby makes 31 saves, Capitals shut out Sabres

'"I think at spurts of time we played well, we did some good things," Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said. "But I think, when you look back at that game, there was too many times when we got away from what makes us a good team. We tried to do too much on our own. We kind of got separated a little bit and against a good team like that, it's tough to win that way."' … [Read more...] about Holtby blanks Sabres as Capitals take first leg of home-and-home